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The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1,2,3
Books in This Collection
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The Amulet of Samarkand
by Jonathan Stroud (Author)Presenting a thrilling voice in children's literature -- a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni.
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The Golem's Eye
by Jonathan Stroud (Author)Now in paperback -- the exciting second volume in the critically acclaimed series -- a New York Times best seller in hardcover for sixteen weeks.
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Ptolemy's Gate
by Jonathan Stroud (Author)Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a cataclysmic attack on London. Now an important member of the British government, he grapples with numerous problems: foreign wars are going badly, Britain's enemies are...
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Summary edit
In an alternate world history, the world is ruled by arrogant magicians who enslave demons and rule over commeners. The demons hate servitude but cannot help it. Commoners despise magicians but cannot help it either.
Either unknown/unacknowledged by the magicians, the subordination of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Nathaniel: aka John Mandrake, apprentice magician
- Bartimaeus: 5,000 year old djinni
- Arthur Underwood: Nathaniel's master
- Martha Underwood: Mr. Underwood's wife and Nathaniel's friend
- Mr. Walter Purcell: one of Nathaniel's teachers
- Mr. Sindra: Music teacher
- Ms. Lutyens: Art teacher
- Faquarl: monster controlled by Simon Lovelace
- Jabor: Cook for Simon Lovelace and monster controlled by him
- Simon Lovelace: Master magician in London. Hates Nathaniel.
- Kitty Jones: Female protagonist. A brave young girl and a rebel working to overthrow the British government
- Ptolemy: An important character in Bartemaeus' past. A prince in Egyptian dynasty.
First Sentence edit
The temperature of the room dropped fast.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in The Bartimaeus Series. (standard series)
This is book 18 of 157 in Fantasy Book Review Top 100 fantasy books of all time. (community list)
Preceded by Under Heaven, and followed by The Ten Thousand.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jonathan Stroud (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
ISBN: 978-1423104209
Page Count: 1552
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Country: United States
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
ISBN: 978-1423104209
Page Count: 1552
Awards edit
- ALA Notable Book (2004)
- Bank Street Best Book of the Year (2004)
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (2006: Children's Literature, #1)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: Fiction
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Fantasy
- Books › Teens › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Science Fiction
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction › Adventure & Thrillers
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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